Dancing Seahorses Crochet Pattern

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Crochet Dancing Seahorses Pattern

Bring a splash of whimsy into your crochet collection with the delightful Crochet Dancing Seahorses Pattern! Perfect for those looking to combine fun and crafting, this adorable amigurumi pattern is sure to brighten your day.

About the Crochet Project

This pattern features two charming seahorses, designed with vibrant colors and intricate details. Each seahorse is crafted using Red Heart® Amigurumi Prints™ yarn, making them as eye-catching as they are cuddly. With various color options available, you can personalize your creations to reflect your unique style.

Materials

Dancing Seahorses Crochet Pattern

To complete the Crochet Dancing Seahorses Pattern, you’ll need the following materials:

Yarn

  • Red Heart® Amigurumi Prints™ (3.5 oz / 100 g; 242 yds / 221 m) — Seahorse (9658), 1 ball
    Note: 1 ball makes 2 seahorses.

Crochet Hook

  • Crochet hook: Size B/1 (2.25 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions

  • 4 black safety eyes: 1/4″ [6 mm]
  • Fiberfil stuffing
  • Yarn needle

Skill Level

  • Intermediate

This pattern requires some crochet knowledge, including the ability to work in continuous rounds (spirals), manage color changes without breaking the yarn, and sew pieces together for assembly.

Dancing Seahorses Crochet Pattern

Crochet Abbreviations

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • PM: place marker
  • st: stitch
  • sc2tog: single crochet two together

Pattern Notes

  • Do not join at the end of rounds.
  • Move marker up as each round is completed.
  • Do not break color not in use; carry color not in use up the side of the work.
  • Assembly placement for safety eyes: At the end of the 16th round, sew back of eyes in place between 12th and 14th rounds with 8 sc between.
  • Insert safety eyes in the center of the back of the eye and through the head; snap into place inside the head.

Version Color Assignments

  • Version 1:

    • Color 1: Yellow
    • Color 2: Orange
    • Color 3: Purple

  • Version 2:

    • Color 1: Purple
    • Color 2: Multi
    • Color 3: Yellow

Version 2 Construction Changes (relative to Version 1):

  • The outer eye is made with Color 3.
  • Nose and Head are made with Color 1.
  • Body and Tail are made with Color 2, and there are no color changes.
  • The Spine is made with Color 2, and the Fins are made with Color 3.

Back of Eye (Make 2)

  1. With Color 3, ch 4.
  2. 1st rnd: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. 3 sc in last ch. Do not turn.
  3. Working in remaining loops of foundation ch, 1 sc in each of the next 2 ch.
  4. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc.
  5. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.

Head

Head (Version 1 Color Assignment as Stated in Version Notes)

  1. Begin at tip of the nose with Color 1, ch 2.
  2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
    Do not join at end of rnd. PM for beginning of rnd.
  3. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in every sc around. (12 sc)
  4. 3rd rnd: Sl st in front loop of each sc around.
  5. 4th rnd: *1 sc in next unworked back loop of 3rd rnd. Repeat from * around. (12 sc)
  6. 5th rnd: *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
  7. 6th to 8th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
  8. 9th rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
  9. 10th rnd: 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. (24 sc)
  10. 11th rnd: 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. (30 sc)
  11. 12th to 18th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
  • Note: At end of the 16th rnd, sew back of eyes in place between 12th and 14th rnds with 8 sc between.
  • Insert safety eyes in center of back of eye and through the head; snap into place inside the head.
  1. 19th rnd: 1 sc in next 3 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
  2. 20th rnd: 1 sc in next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
  3. 21st rnd: 1 sc in each sc around. Stuff nose and head.
  4. 22nd rnd: 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
  5. 23rd rnd: (Sc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts)
  6. Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Draw end through remaining stitches. Pull tightly. Fasten securely.

Body and Tail

Note: Do not break color not in use. Carry color not in use up the side of the work.

  1. Begin at neck edge with Color 2, ch 15.
  2. 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end of chain. Turn. (14 sc)
  3. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Join Color 1. Turn.
  4. 3rd row: With Color 1, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Turn. (16 sc)
  5. 4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Join Color 2. Turn.
  6. 5th row: With Color 2, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Turn. (18 sc)
  7. 6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Join Color 1. Turn.

Last 4 rows form Stripe pattern:
2 rows – Color 2
2 rows – Color 1

Keeping the continuity of the Stripe pattern, proceed as follows:

Stripe Continuation Increases/Decreases

  1. 7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Turn. (20 sc)
  2. 8th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
  3. 9th row: Ch 1. 1 sc each of first 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Turn. (22 sc)
  4. 10th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
  5. 11th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 9 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Turn. (24 sc)
  6. 12th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
  7. 13th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 10 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. Turn. (26 sc)

Continue in the Stripe pattern for rows 14 through 22.

  1. 23rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. (26 sts)
  2. 24th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
  3. Daily Operations agreement and riddles used by customers to create additional rows.
  4. 26th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
  5. 27th row: Repeat as the 23rd row.
  6. 28th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Turn. (24 sts)
  7. 29th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. (22 sts)
  8. 30th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 9 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Turn. (22 sts)
  9. 31st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 8 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Turn. (20 sts)
  10. 32nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 7 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Turn. (18 sts)
  11. 33rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 6 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Turn. (16 sts)
  12. 34th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Turn. (14 sts)
  13. 35th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. (10 sts)
  14. 36th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc. 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. (10 sts)
  15. 37th to 42nd rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
  16. 43rd row: Repeat as the 36th row.
  17. 44th to 48th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
  18. 49th row: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) twice. 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. (Sc2tog) twice. Turn. (8 sts)
  19. 50th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 2 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. (10 sts)
  20. 51st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
  21. 52nd row: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 5 times. Turn. (5 sts)
  22. 53rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. Sc2tog. Turn. (3 sts)
  23. 54th row: Draw up a loop in each of the first 3 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on the hook. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew back seam, stuffing as you go. Sew head firmly in place above neck. Curl up end of the tail and secure.

Spine

  1. With Color 2, ch 37.
  2. 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of row. Turn. (36 sc)
  3. 2nd row: Ch 4. *(Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. Skip next sc. Sl st next sc. Ch 4. Repeat from * to end of row.
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew Spine in place.

Fin (Make 2)

Note: Ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as dc.

  1. With Color 2, ch 7.
  2. 1st row: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of the next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in each of the last 2 ch. Turn. (6 sts)
  3. 2nd row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Turn.
  4. 3rd row: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 dc in each of first 3 dc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Turn.
  5. 4th and 5th rows: As the 3rd and 4th rows. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew in place.

Final Assembly / Finishing

  • Sew head firmly in place above the neck (during back seam closure).
  • Curl up the end of the tail and secure it in place.
  • Sew the Spine in place.
  • Sew all Fins in place (make 2).
  • For the eyes: At the end of the 16th rnd, sew back of eyes in place between the 12th and 14th rnds with 8 sc between.
  • Insert safety eyes in the center of the back of the eye and through the Head. Snap into place inside the head.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

Use a Size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook, or one that helps you achieve the desired gauge.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the project requires assembly, including sewing pieces together and attaching safety eyes.

Can I use any yarn for this seahorse pattern?

While the pattern recommends Red Heart® Amigurumi Prints™, you can use any similar weight yarn, just be sure to adjust the hook size if needed.

Conclusion

The Crochet Dancing Seahorses Pattern is a great way to flex your crochet skills while creating a whimsical companion. This project will not only enhance your crafting repertoire but also provide a fun, decorative touch to your home or a perfect gift for someone special. Embark on this creative journey and enjoy every twist and turn of working these charming sea creatures! Happy crocheting!

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